# Paws and Thrive

> Paws and Thrive is a force-free dog training and dog walking business in Tauranga, New Zealand, run by Brooke Friend. Specialises in anxious, sensitive and reactive dogs, with private coaching, solo decompression walks, small-group classes and in-home consultations.

## Key facts
- **Business name:** Paws and Thrive
- **Trainer:** Brooke Friend
- **Location:** Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
- **Phone:** +64 27 951 6943
- **Tagline:** Thriving Dogs, Thriving Families
- **Approach:** Force-free, science-backed, positive reinforcement (clicker training). Does not use aversives such as e-collars or prong collars.
- **Specialties:** anxious dogs, reactive dogs, oodles/doodles/poodles, neurodivergent families, puppy training, recall, loose-lead walking
- **Experience:** 20+ years training animals; horse training since 2003, dogs since 2016
- **Background:** Trained counsellor and pastoral care worker; brings empathy-based handling to dog–human relationships

## Services & pricing
- **Dog Walking** — solo decompression walks, ~50–60 min. Packages: 4 walks $290, 6 walks $390, 8 walks $440 (NZD). Single training walk $75. Use within 8 weeks.
- **Dog Training** — 1-on-1 private coaching. 1 session $180, Starter Package $440, Thrive Package $580 (NZD).
- **Group Classes** — Paws Together, max 4 dogs, $280 for 4 weekly evening sessions, Tuesday evenings 6–7:30pm at Brooke's home.
- **Consultations & Packages** — Starter Package $440 (1 in-home consult + 2 sessions). Thrive Package $580 (1 in-home consult + 4 sessions).

## Pages
- [Home](https://pawsandthrive.co.nz/): overview of services, FAQ, testimonials, intro to Brooke and the philosophy.
- [About Paws & Thrive](https://pawsandthrive.co.nz/about-paws-and-thrive): Brooke Friend's background, qualifications and training approach.
- [Dog Walking Tauranga](https://pawsandthrive.co.nz/tauranga-dog-walking): solo decompression and training walks for anxious dogs, packages and pricing.
- [Dog Training Tauranga](https://pawsandthrive.co.nz/tauranga-dog-training): private reactive-dog coaching, oodle specialist, pricing.
- [Dog Classes Tauranga](https://pawsandthrive.co.nz/tauranga-dog-classes): boutique small-group classes (max 4 dogs) for sensitive dogs and neurodiverse families.
- [Consultations & Packages](https://pawsandthrive.co.nz/dog-training-consultations-and-packages): Starter and Thrive package details.
- [Contact](https://pawsandthrive.co.nz/contact-us-for-dog-training): enquiry form and direct contact.

## Resources
- [Where can I walk my dog in Tauranga?](https://pawsandthrive.co.nz/post/where-can-i-walk-my-dog-in-tauranga): guide to 5 top dog-walking spots in Tauranga (Kopurererua Valley, TECT Park, Puketoki Reserve, Papamoa Beach, Ohauiti Reserve) with off-leash rules and amenities.